Got my date! Monday! 10/20!

[GratefulHeart 0]

I'm very excited, a little apprehensive, and so grateful to have a date. It's this coming Monday, at Rancho Specialty Hospital in Rancho Cucamonga, California, by Dr. Owens. I don't know if I'm happier about the band or if I'm happier to have my huge hiatal hernia fixed. I've been feeling awful for a couple of months, all associated with my stomach. (Didn't keep me from eating ice cream, though.) Been on a pre-op diet for a couple of weeks hoping that the surgery would be this Monday, and have lost some weight. I didn't keep track of how much I weighed when I started the pre-op, but I'm thinking I've lost about 20 pounds total since I started this journey. Anyway, YAAYYY!!!!!! I'll be an October Bandster!

[Bratty_Nicole 0]

CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to the band. Are you getting the Lap Band or the Realize Band?

[GratefulHeart 0]

I'm embarrassed to admit that I'm not really sure. I believe it's the Lap Band but never really asked my surgeon. I've only seen him once, as he's a 1.5 hour drive away (only 30 miles, but this is L.A.). It never actually occurred to me to ask what type of band it is. I'm sure I'll find out though. :smile: I'll try to remember to reply again when I find out.

Thanks!

[annecolorgreen 0]

Congratulations!!!!! Isn't that the most awesome feeling???

~~anne

[julie.ann 1]

Welcome to the pumpkin patch, GratefulHeart. Would you like to smash a few pumkins? You'll be joining the band soon! :smile2:

[Bino 44]

Hope everything went well and you are feeling good today! Best wishes from the pumkin patch.< /p>

[GratefulHeart 0]

hehehe I don't think I could lift a pumpkin right now...but yes! I'm a smashing pumpkin1